Clinical-Nursing in Health & Illness III Syllabus for 2021-2022
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Course

VNSG-2163-001 Clinical-Nursing in Health & Illness III

Prerequisites

Prequisites: BIOL 2401, HITT 1305, VNSG 1423, VNSG 1400, VNSG 1231, VNSG 1227, VNSG 1304, VNSG 1136, VNSG 1138 and VNSG 1260 Corequisites: VNSG 1230, VNSG 2160, VNSG 1234, VNSG 1409, VNSG 2161, VNSG 2410 and VNSG 1361

Course Description

A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional.

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Occupational License Disclaimer

Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:

Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact:

Melodie Graves
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
806-371-5995
Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me

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Hours

(1 sem hr; 3 clinical hrs)

Class Type

Clinical

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

REQUIRED TEXTBOOK

Course Manual for VNSG 2163

      

Supplies

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT:

Navy nursing uniform, navy blue lab jacket with AC Vocational Nursing patch, white closed toed shoes (no clogs or slip ons), stethoscope, pen, NCP forms, paper,penlight, medical scissors, watch with second hand or seconds display, and Clinical portfolio for each week.

Student Performance

 

Upon completion of the clinical experience the Student Vocational Nurse will be able to:

 

•  Identify the concepts and principles from the biological, psychological and sociocultural sciences necessary to provide nursing care throughout the life span.

 

•     Implement skills and basic principles of care as they apply to the disease process.

 

• -   Demonstrate the ability to communicate with other health care disciplines in providing holistic care.

 

• -    Utilize the nursing process to provide nursing care for adult and geriatric clients adapting to illness.

 

• -    Utilize basic concepts of pharmacology in safely administering medication.

 

• -    Implement standards of care necessary for the practice of Vocational nursing.

 

• -    Implement nursing practice with the legal and ethical realm of Vocational nursing.

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

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If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".

Expected Student Behavior

BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS/CLINICAL GROUND RULES

Each student will adhere to the student handbook policies and procedures, the Amarillo College VN Honor Code Policy, Social Networking Policy, and all agency policies, including HIPAA. Any violation of these policies and procedures may result in failure of the course and possible dismissal from the program. Cell phones, smartwatches, and audible pagers are not permitted in clinical areas. Telephones on the clinical unit are not to be used by students for personal calls.  All outside EMERGENCY calls are to be channeled through the instructor.

 

The instructor can be reached via text, email, and office phone (806-354-6017) A student may utilize "Remind" texting app to contact the educator about this clinical rotation if needed between the hours of 0645-2000.  Questions regarding assignment submissions are preferred to be sent via email so the instructor can more clearly answer questions.  Students are asked to not use the texting app for reasons other than community clinical rotation site questions that answers are needed quickly.  All other contacts should be made via email or office phone.  

 

The instructor makes onsite visits throughout the semester to check on students and foster relationships with our community partners

 

STUDENT DRESS CODE POLICY FOR CLINICAL

 

When in the role of a student in any clinical setting the student is to be professional in appearance and actions. 

 

1.    The Student Uniform is to include:

• The standard navy nursing uniform that fits properly is clean and neatly pressed with AC LVN patches sewn onto the garment.
  • Cherokee Infinity Navy Scrubs (may be purchased at Stacy’s Uniforms)
• No visible undergarments.
• Solid color socks of white, black, navy, or gray. 
• Appropriate footwear should be worn at all times.  Closed-toe shoes, Crocs with holes are not allowed.  Athletic shoes and clogs are allowed in solid colors that are mostly white, black, gray, or navy blue.  No rainbow, bright colors, or prints are allowed.  
• Students may wear a white, black, or gray long sleeve collarless t-shirt under the blue uniform top. 
• Navy blue scrub jacket – with AC LVN patch.  Scrub jackets are purchased from Stacy’s Uniforms and are approved by the program Faculty.  Only the approved scrub jacket may be worn.  Students may not wear other jackets, sweaters, or sweatshirts over the student uniform.  

 

    The Student Uniform should not include:

• The uniform that is too baggy or too tight.
• Underwear that is visible or thong underwear.
• High-top tennis shoes, Crocs (with holes), sandals, open toes, or backless shoes.
• Students may not SMOKE in the student uniform at any time.  
• Smelling like smoke while in the student uniform – may result in a Clinical Warning and/or the student may be sent home with a clinical absence.

 

2.    Amarillo College School of Nursing patches, purchased from the Amarillo College Bookstore, are to be visible at all times on a student's clothing.  The patch is to be firmly attached:

• to the upper left chest 4 inches from the shoulder seam on the navy blue scrub jacket.  
• to the left upper shoulder 3 inches from the shoulder seam on all scrub tops.
• An Amarillo College picture ID name tag is to be worn and visible at all times.

 

3.    Hair, Jewelry, and Make-up.

• Hair is to be fashioned in a manner that prevents it from falling into any patient areas.  Hair should not touch the shoulders in any form and must be secured snugly to the head. 
• Hair MUST be secured away from the face and groomed so that vision is not hampered. 
• Hair longer than collar length must be secured in a ponytail or bun to maintain hair above shoulder level.  Long ponytails must be wrapped in a bun or braid.
• Hair clips and headbands less than 2 cm in width may be worn.  Approved colors are white, black, gray, and navy blue. Hair bows may not be worn.  
• Conservative hair color (not blue, purple, green, pink, bright red, or any other non-natural color).

• A student may wear wedding rings, watches, and one small pair of stud earrings (one in each earlobe).
• Earrings should be no larger than 5 mm. 
• Tongue, eyebrow, and nose rings or studs, or multiple earrings are not allowed and must be taken out or replaced with a clear spacer. Band-Aids are not to be used to cover facial piercings.
• Make-up is to be used conservatively.  
• Tattoos that are considered vulgar, crude, offensive, or gang-related (which shall be up to the sole discretion of the program director) to patients, visitors, and fellow co-workers must be covered. No gang-related symbols are permitted.
• No facial tattoos are permitted. 
• Students with non-approved tattoos may not wear “sleeves” to cover arm tattoos.  A long-sleeve white, black, or gray t-shirt must be worn under the scrub top.    
• Fragrances should not be worn in the clinical setting.  
• Fingernails need to be clean and not extend over 1/4 inch past the fingertip.  NO nail polish may be worn.  Artificial/Gel and shellac nails may not be worn in the clinical setting.

 

1. An Amarillo College picture I.D. name tag is to be worn and visible at all times.  

 

1. If the facility requires a covid vaccination, students are required to have their proof of vaccination on their person should they be asked for proof. 

 

1. Students must follow all facility protocols

 

1. Students are not allowed to carry med cart keys with them, you must give medications in the presence of licensed personnel within the BON guidelines. 

 

Grading Criteria

GRADE SCALE:

A= 100-90  ( 4 )     B= 89-80 ( 3 )   C= 79-75 ( 2 )  D= 74.9-61 ( 1 )   F= Below 60

GRADING CRITERIA:

In course, located in the Student Clinical Performance Evaluation Tool, specific details are given for clinical evaluations.  The grade is calculated using the following form

Clinical Performance Score

Total Number of	Multiply	Score	OVERALL CLINICAL GRADE
4’s	X16.66		CPEC SCORE: 75%		X .75
3’s	X 15.66		Weekly Assignments:		X.25
2’s	X 14
1’s	X 13.16
0’s – any zero results in clinical failure
Clinical Warning Date:	Class 2 subtract 5 points from final grade		Total Score
Clinical Warning Date:	Class 3 subtract 10 points from final grade		Course Letter Grade

 

GRADING CRITERIA & INSTRUCTIONS:

Clinical Performance Evaluation Criteria  

The attendance sheet and preceptor evaluation are due every week to the instructor’s box by the morning following each rotation. The first two weeks include the preceptor’s agreement that is to be signed by the precepting nurse.  Objectives are due weekly and are to be placed in the specified drop-box on Blackboard Online by 0900 the morning following each rotation.  

If any or all of the assignment has not been completed, or not turned in by 0900 the student will receive a zero for the entire week grades.  The paper and journal assignments are entered as one grade. 

Attendance

ATTENDANCE POLICY Students will receive clinical schedules at clinical orientation. These will be on Wednesdays at various facilities. Clinical is cumulative with the other clinical courses in level two.  You may miss only 2 days from ALL clinical courses in level two.  More than two days will result in failure of the clinical course. 

Attendance at ATI live review and completion of all ATI assignments are required to graduate.  Students must attend all three days of live review and complete all assignments, or they will not be approved for graduation.

 

Leaving the clinical site early and/or without the instructor's approval will result in a makeup day and leaving without permission can result in failure of this course. 

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